I made this zesty little paleo turkey meatloaf last night for dinner. I’ve never been a big meatloaf person, just because they’re all pretty much a hunk of meat on a plate – kinda boring…

I’m guessing most of us grew up with mom’s meatloaf. I can still remember mine grabbing the oven mitts and proudly bringing hers to the table all hot and bubbly and smelling so good. Home-cooked comfort food for sure.

Well I decided to make a true paleo meatloaf, and kick mom’s version up a notch or two.

I chose ground turkey for mine, but you can also use ground beef.

Then I added more veggies and spices because that’s what paleo peeps do, right?

This one has spinach, sautéed onions, garlic, some bell peppers, and extra seasonings…and it’s smothered in my Tangy Paleo BBQ Sauce. (You can use whatever BBQ sauce you prefer, or just cover it with ketchup.)

This, my paleo friends, is a meatloaf!

Lots of flavor and good stuff inside…it’s not just a hunk of meat now! I have officially become a lover of meatloaf!

Hey, why not invite mom over and let her try it! Maybe she’ll like it better than her own. Yeah OK, maybe that’s a stretch….

This is such a great famly meal, so easy and nutritious. Just add a yummy side dish and you’re all set.

The best part is you’ll probably have leftovers…and that equals a quick paleo lunch the next day. That makes us happy, right?

Delish! Love the spice! I’m not a fan of bell pepper so opted for grated carrots (3) and also chose to heap most of my spices. I divided mine into muffin tins to help with portion control and reducing baking time. Baked at 400 degrees x 25 minutes…haven’t tried the BBQ sauce… but it’s still yummy without! Thank you!

I was skeptical that i would enjoy this as much as i do my mothers meat loaf. I read the reviews and decided to chance it. I told my 6 yr old that it was like a big hamburger, and since she likes spinach it worked. She does not like regular meatloaf. Everyone loved it! Thank you so much for such a great recipe! I might even like it better than my moms…

Love your site. I am trying this recipe tonight and excited to also try the paleo bbq sauce. I have been living paleo for awhile now and have never felt better. I am constantly surprised how I never feel like I am sacraficing anything. The food is delicious and the benefits pay back big time.

Hi Tracy! Wow, I couldn’t have said it better myself! I totally agree with you. I wish everyone would just try it for a month. It’s so awesome to have your body feel so great!:) Thanks for taking the time to comment!

Today I plan on making this meatloaf with shaved broccoli and kale/spinach/chard power mix of greens I picked up from costco! I will keep you posted on how it turns out!! Thank you for reminding us we can add veggies to our meatloaf! -Adrienne

Mmm this is baking in my over now and smells delicious! Can’t wait for some good guilt free comfort food! I had some leftover dripping sauce from yesterday’s ‘Well Fed’ paleo ribs so I used that mixed with a dash of BBQ to keep it zippy and I can’t wait to taste it!

This was the easiest, tasty meatloaf! I turned it up to 400 degrees and baked for 1hr since I was a little pressed for time. I didn’t have all the seasonings so I improvised with what I had and it turned out fantastic. My 6yr old loved it so much she asked if she can bring it to school for lunch the next day! This is definitely a keeper and going to be a staple in my house. Thanks for sharing!

I made this per the directions and it really just tasted like a big piece of hamburger with spices mixed in. I made it for the 2nd time today but I added tomato paste. I cooked it on my Big Green Egg grill and it was delicious. Tomato paste made it taste like an actual meatloaf. My wife even went back for seconds!

Hey Justin! I’m so glad you tried the meatloaf! We top ours with my zippy tangy BBQ sauce which is why I didn’t add tomato to the meatloaf, but I will say, your idea rocks! I’m so glad you made it and just as important, that your wife liked it enough for seconds! That’s awesome! :)

Quite possibly the BEST EVER meat loaf!! Made it with ground turkey and even 3 days later for lunch, it was moist and some of the best flavor ever. Made a simple ketchup and dijon topping with extra for dipping bites in.

I made this today and it was amazing!!! I am a foodie, and a Paleo devotee. My problem I am the worst cook on the planet! I came across your website and jumped for joy. I have made your BBQ wings fabulous next up will be that lasagna the one thing I miss most!!! Thank you for getting those of us who love Paleo but want food that taste good and does not require we spend all day locating crazy ingredients and another day to put it together. You young lady can cook! Let me know when you put your creations into a cookbook!

Hey Trish! Can I start off by saying you just made my day? Thank you so much for the compliment. And you nailed the reason I started this site. I’m not an elaborate cook, but I want great tasting food without a lot of work. I’m glad you like the recipes, people like you are the reason I do it! Thanks again! :)